The 2026 Nigeria Women Football League (NWFL) Super Six playoffs kicked off in dramatic fashion with thrilling encounters, surprise results, and intense title race battles on Matchday One.
Nasarawa Amazons secured a huge 1-0 victory over Edo Queens in one of the biggest results of the opening day. Adaobi Okah emerged the hero for the Amazons after scoring the decisive goal in the 61st minute to hand her side all three points and an early lead in the standings.
The encounter was fiercely contested, but Nasarawa Amazons showed resilience and tactical discipline to silence Edo Queens and begin their Super Six campaign on a winning note.
In another exciting fixture, Rivers Angels defeated FC Robo Queens 3-2 in a five-goal thriller that kept fans on the edge of their seats from start to finish.
Grace Saliu opened the scoring for Rivers Angels in the 8th minute before FC Robo Queens fought back through Oluwakemi Adegbuyi, who netted in the 22nd minute to level proceedings.
The game exploded into life in the second half as Abasiofon Uwah restored Rivers Angels’ lead in the 65th minute. Just two minutes later, Ramotalahi Kareem extended the advantage to make it 3-1 for Rivers Angels.
FC Robo Queens refused to back down, with Oluwakemi Adegbuyi grabbing her second goal of the match in the 80th minute, but Rivers Angels held firm to secure a crucial opening-day victory.
Meanwhile, debutants Abia Angels produced a resilient performance to hold defending champions Bayelsa Queens to a 1-1 draw.
Harmony Chidi gave Bayelsa Queens the lead in the 56th minute, but Abia Angels responded almost immediately as Mariam Abdulrasheed scored two minutes later to stun the title holders and earn a valuable point.
The result marked an impressive Super Six debut for Abia Angels, who showed determination and composure against one of the tournament favourites.
NWFL Super Six Matchday One Results
NWFL Super Six Table After Matchday One
